Tag Archives: Scholarships

Making Piggy Banks Grow

Posted on October 26, 2020 by lynnmayo21

Anyone else fit the stereotype of a broke college kid? Well, let’s talk about some techniques I’ve learned throughout my college journey to break that stereotype! Even the Spare Change: The little things add up! Saving my spare change throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness & Wellness, students, Uncategorized | Tagged College Student, Financial Aid, financial aid assistance, give to usg, I love USG too, Money for College, Scholarships, USG, USG Resources | 1 Comment

Ready to be Back.

Posted on March 22, 2018 by USG

Read on below for details of some of the many exciting events planned on the USG campus and be sure to check out the USG weekly for more details. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged campus, Campus Events, Food, Fundraiser, pizza, Scholarships, social events | Leave a comment

January in Bolivia

Posted on February 23, 2018 by USG

One of my nursing classmates, Maureen Smith, had quite the adventure over the winter break. She decided to pay it forward and spend some time working at a hospital in Bolivia. Enjoy the interview and learn about this amazing opportunity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged Bolivia, CFHI, Child Family Health International, give back, global health, La Paz, Nursing, pay it forward, Scholarships, Study Abroad, UMB School of Nursing, USG | Leave a comment

Bounce Back

Posted on February 8, 2018 by USG

Follow those 3 steps to bounce back and always remember “you is kind, you is smart, you is important.” Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged Applications, lessons learned, life, real world, Rejection, Scholarships, school | Leave a comment

November is national scholarship month!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by USG

I applied to the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in January of 2016. I was extremely anxious because I wanted to get the acceptance letter. The anxiety led me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics | Tagged college tuition, FAFSA, Grants, pay college, Scholarships, Tuition, UMD, University of Maryland, USG | Leave a comment

Wonderful Thursday

Posted on December 8, 2016 by USG

The USG Student Council is proudly hosting a Karaoke Night today, Thursday 8th December (aka Thirsty Thursday). As part of the council’s efforts to raise much-needed funds for the USG Involvement Scholarship Fund. Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged campus, Exams, finals, fun, Fundraiser, karaoke, life, Music, party, Paying for School, Scholarships, school | Leave a comment

USG Scholarships

Posted on December 1, 2016 by USG

Studeents attending the Universities at Shady Grove have the opportunity to apply for USG scholarships. See inside for details. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics | Tagged Deadline soon, Financial Assistance, Grants, Money for College, Scholarships, Undergrad and Graduates, USG | Leave a comment

Life Hacks

Posted on November 10, 2016 by USG

I am forever grateful for the much-needed support that I was fortunate to receive and with the priority deadline (Nov 30th) for the Spring Scholarship application approaching, I would like to encourage others to apply and share a few tips to help navigate the application. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged Application, Applications, campus, FAFSA, Funding, life, News, Paying for School, Scholarships, Tuition | Leave a comment

MY FIRST TIME-(Around the Grove)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by USG

The anxiety of my first time blogging made me curious as to what other first time experiences discovering USG was providing for others. So I reached out to everyone hoping that they could give me some ideas, pointers, and feedback. Read on for three first time experiences at USG and let our minor traumas be your teachable moments. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged First Time, Networking, Office of Student Services, Scholarships, Shady Grove, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG | Leave a comment

“Be the Givers of Tomorrow”

Posted on November 24, 2015 by menazafernando1

“Thanksgiving” came a little early this year at the USG 6th Annual Scholarship and Donor Recognition Luncheon where more than 300 scholarship recipients attended to thank the donors who contributed to their scholarships. Continue reading →